St. Louis Blues (10-12-1) vs. New Jersey Devils (15-7-2)
November 27, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Jersey Devils -225 / St. Louis Blues +185; Over/Under: +7.5
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The St. Louis Blues and New Jersey Devils meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Prediction. This article will include a New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Pick.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Islanders, beat the Rangers, and they play the Flyers and Jets next. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.48 goals per game and are scoring on 15.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake Neighbours leads St. Louis with 7 goals, Jordan Kyrou has 12 assists, and Brayden Schenn has 51 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.3 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 50 goals on 460 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 21 goals on 207 shots.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils beat the Predators and Capitals, and they play the Red Wings, Capitals and Rangers next. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring 31.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 13 goals, Jesper Bratt has 18 assists and Dougie Hamilton has 82 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.58 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has allowed 18 goals on 215 shots faced, while Jacob Markstrom has given up 40 goals on 429 shots.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Blues have lost six of their last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have won six of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The home team has won the second period in nine of the last 10 games between the Blues and Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in three of the Devils’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Erik Haula has recorded a point in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blues.
- Erik Haula has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blues.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jake Neighbours has scored a goal in three of the Blues’ last four games as underdogs.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances in night games at Prudential Center.
- Jordan Kyrou has recorded a point in 10 of the Blues’ last 11 night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (31.51%).
- The New Jersey Devils are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The St. Louis Blues rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.69%).
New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
The St. Louis Blues continue to be hit or miss, and their offense cant be trusted most nights, especially on the road. The New Jersey Devils are starting to flex their muscle with wins in 8 of their last 10 games and their offense is rolling. The Devils entered the season as a legit title contender, and they’re starting to look like that over these last couple of weeks. Give me the Devils and the PL for max betting value.
